Key Questions for Chapter 3:618

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Lesson 9 Restricted from Disorderly

• Key Questions for Chapter 36-18
• How important is consistency between word and
  deed?
  
• Is God concerned about our day-to-day living?
• What should be done with those who are
  disorderly?
  
• How does Christ give peace?

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How important is consistency between word and
deed?

• What had Paul taught the Thessalonians?
• (2 Th 310 NKJV) For even when we were with
  you, we commanded you this If anyone will not
  work, neither shall he eat.
  
• What had Paul done among the Thessalonians?
• (2 Th 38 NKJV) nor did we eat anyone's bread
  free of charge, but worked with labor and toil
  night and day, that we might not be a burden to
  any of you,

3
How important is consistency between word and
deed?Contd

• Because Paul had done what he taught, what was he
  able to say?
  
• (2 Th 37 NKJV) For you yourselves know how you
  ought to follow us, for we were not disorderly
  among you
  
• (2 Th 39 NKJV) not because we do not have
  authority, but to make ourselves an example of
  how you should follow us.
  
• Is it important for us to be able to do the same?

4
Is God concerned about our day-to-day living?

• What was one specific way in which the
  Thessalonians were being disorderly?
  
• (2 Th 311 NKJV) For we hear that there are
  some who walk among you in a disorderly manner,
  not working at all, but are busybodies.
  
• Is there a doctrine from God that deals with this
  kind of behavior?
  
• (2 Th 312 NKJV) Now those who are such we
  command and exhort through our Lord Jesus Christ
  that they work in quietness and eat their own
  bread.

5
What should be done with those who are
disorderly?

• What does Paul say should be done to those who do
  not obey the instructions in this epistle?
  
• (2 Th 314 NKJV) And if anyone does not obey
  our word in this epistle, note that person and do
  not keep company with him, that he may be
  ashamed.
• What is the purpose for this treatment?
• Are there limits on this treatment?
• (2 Th 315 NKJV) Yet do not count him as an
  enemy, but admonish him as a brother.

6
What should be done with those who are
disorderly?Contd

• Why can Paul be so strong in insisting that his
  letter to them be obeyed?
  
• (1 Cor 1437 NKJV) If anyone thinks himself to
  be a prophet or spiritual, let him acknowledge
  that the things which I write to you are the
  commandments of the Lord.
• (2 Pet 31-2 NKJV) Beloved, I now write to you
  this second epistle that you may be mindful of
  the commandment of us, the apostles of the Lord
  and Savior,

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How does Christ give peace?

• What are Pauls final sentiments/prayers for the
  Thessalonians?
  
• (2 Th 316 NKJV) Now may the Lord of peace
  Himself give you peace always in every way. The
  Lord be with you all.
  
• (2 Th 317 NKJV) The salutation of Paul with my
  own hand, which is a sign in every epistle so I
  write.
  
• (2 Th 318 NKJV) The grace of our Lord Jesus
  Christ be with you all. Amen.

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How does Christ give peace?Contd

• What things in particular had disturbed the peace
  of the Thessalonians?
  
• Concerns about outside persecutions (14-5)
• Concerns about missing the return of Christ
  (21-3)
  
• Concerns about fairness in conduct, e.g. everyone
  was not carrying his share of the load (36-11)
  
• They had concerns that were
• external, internal, and eternal.

9
How does Christ give peace?Contd

• Christ brings peace in all these circumstances.
• Concerns about outside persecutions (14-5)
• Christ will bring justice (16-8).
• Christ is glorified when they endure suffering
  and walk worthy (15, 10-12).
  
• Concerns about missing the return of Christ
  (21-3)
  
• They can have confidence that He is coming and
  all saints will be gathered together with Him
  (21-2).
  
• They had been chosen for salvation (213).
• Concerns about fairness in conduct, e.g. everyone
  was not carrying his share of the load (36-11)
  
• Through Christ they were exhorted to work and not
  meddle (312).

10
How does Christ give peace?Contd

• Christ is our peace!
• (Eph 214 NKJV) For He Himself is our peace,
  who has made both one, and has broken down the
  middle wall of separation,
  
• (John 1427 NKJV) "Peace I leave with you, My
  peace I give to you not as the world gives do I
  give to you. Let not your heart be troubled,
  neither let it be afraid.

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What to Remember

• From Chapter 36-18
• We cannot teach what we will not live.
• God cares about and makes demands on our everyday
  living.
  
• We are to avoid those who avoid Gods order (and
  orders).
  
• Christ can be our source of peace in all aspects
  of life.